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My Grudge with Charlotte Brontë — And How I Finally Let It Go

For years, I resented Charlotte Brontë for her treatment of her sister, Anne. But stepping into her shoes changed my perspective.

Who Was George Orwell?

Who was George Orwell? We explore George Orwell’s life and work so you have all the facts about this important and influential author.

Books That Hit Different the Second Time Around

Whether you read these books in high school or are in the mood to read something familiar, these books hit different the second time.

What I’ve Learned from (Re)reading Wuthering Heights

I've read and reread Wuthering Heights on an almost yearly basis for over a decade. This is what it has taught me.

Signs You Might Be in a Jane Austen Novel

Are your own thoughts habitually your best companions? Is your emotional state half agony, half hope? You may be in a Jane Austen novel.

Persuasion: A Movie Review By Someone Who Hasn’t Read The Book

People had a lot of feelings about the latest PERSUASION adaptation. But how would you feel about it if you'd never read the book?

Should We Still Study Shakespeare?

Should we still study Shakespeare? There isn’t a simple answer, but I think we should.

An Extremely Scientific and Not At All Biased Ranking of the Misters Darcy

Of all the versions of Mr. Darcy that exist, which is the best? Here are rankings of the smoldering, iconic character.

What Makes a Good Mr. Darcy?

What makes a good Mr. Darcy in retellings and reimaginings of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE?

A History of DRACULA in Pop Culture

From its publication in 1897 to Dracula Daily's popularity today and the countless adaptations in between, Dracula has staying power.